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Thames foreshore permit (mudlarking)
A PLA permit is required to search/dig/detect; new permits are now limited so check availability. Valid only Teddington-Thames Barrier; banned at Tower, Greenwich Palace & Westminster. Standard permit digs to 7.5cm. No booking and no commitment — do it whenever the mood strikes.
Why this one
A PLA permit is required to search/dig/detect; new permits are now limited so check availability. Valid only Teddington-Thames Barrier; banned at Tower, Greenwich Palace & Westminster. Standard permit digs to 7.5cm. No booking and no commitment — do it whenever the mood strikes.
How to start
- 01Go when you like
It's self-led — no booking, on your own schedule.
- 02Use the link
The website has routes, times or what you'll need.
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